St Andrew's Bears beat Ansty Panthers in Sussex Slam

The Bears won the toss and elected to bat first. Michael Platt and Will Glenn opened the batting and got the Bears off to a flyer. Platt departed after attempting one big shot too many.

Ed Dale joined Glenn at the crease and continued to score freely. At the half way mark the Bears were 105 for 1.

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Dale retired on 50 off just 31 balls with Glenn getting caught after another great batting display. Further contributions came from skipper Kirwan and Alfie Dale, who hit the biggest six of the game into the car park. The Bears finished their 20 overs on 192 for 7. A great display of big hitting.

In reply, Ansty started on the front foot with Luke Wood clearing the fence on several occasions.

192 was looking a slightly more average score. Good bowling from Josh Smith and Jack Smith got the Bears back in the driving seat.

Charlie Gorton bowled brilliantly at the death and the Bears came out victorious, restricting Ansty to 186 for 7, winning it by six runs.

Another great turn out of support at the ground and another great game of cricket.

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